Religion Notes

March 9, 2013

The Branch of Life Christian Fellowship is a spirit-filled, contemporary Christian church, located at 815 S.E. 47th St. (at Coronado Parkway and Southeast 47th Street), Cape Coral. Sunday Services are 10:30 a.m., with Children's Church provided. Wednesday Bible Studies are at 7 p.m.

All faith backgrounds are welcome! For information about our ministries and community outreach call the church office at 239-464-4803, e-mail us at Branchoflife@juno.com or visit our website at www.Branchoflife.org.

Cape Alliance Church

Cape Alliance Church's current sermon series is "It's a Brand New Year, Is it the Same Old You?"

Monday evenings at 7, Women in the Word continues its Overview of the Old Testament in the Cape Alliance family room. Come to learn about the Bible and bring a friend.

Each Tuesday morning at 10:30, Older Adults Knowing the Savior study various Bible books and topics. All older adults are welcome to participate.

Plan now to attend "Coffee and Conversation" Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m., to join in the discussion of "Inside the Revolution" by Joel Rosenberg.

Each second and fourth Thursday at 6 p.m., women gather to knit and crochet shawls and pray for others. Participate in this ministry to the community and world.

Middle and high school student ministries meet Sunday evenings at 6.

Cape Alliance Church is located at 4307 Skyline Blvd., Cape Coral. Telephone: 239-542-7844. On the Web: Cape4Christ.com. Sunday worship celebration is at 9:30 a.m. - family atmosphere, casual dress. Nursery care through age 4; Children's Church for children age 5 through 5th grades.

Cape Baptist Church

Hey kids! Join Cape Baptist Church each Wednesday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. for Awana youth clubs! Awana is an energetic youth club for kids ages 3 years old through 6th grade. Kids have an exciting time playing games, winning prizes and learning about Jesus Christ.

Ladies are invited to attend the weekly Bible Study Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Currently the group is studying the amazing life of Joseph.

Visit the church's website at www.capebaptist.org. For more information about Awana, call 239-242-8022 and ask for Pastor Rod.

Cape Baptist Church is located at 435 S.E. 10th Terrace in Cape Coral.

Cape Coral Community Church

Cape Coral Community Church will hold a GriefShare recovery seminar and support group Tuesday 6-8 p.m.from through May 7. The church is located at 811 Santa Barbara Blvd.

GriefShare sessions include a video, featuring nationally recognized experts of grief, and group discussions focused on those who have lost a loved one through death. Seminar sessions include "The Effects of Grief," "Why" and "Stuck in Grief."

For more information please contact Susan Johnson at 239-541-9099 after 5 p.m. or 239-728-7982.

Cape Coral First United

Methodist Church

GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. During small group discussion time, you'll have the opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and share your own. GriefShare is a nondenominational group and features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. The group meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Contact Pastor Dennis Ball at dball@capecoralfirst.org

DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. CCFUMC will be offering this Biblically based 13-week support group. Divorce Care meets from 6-8 p.m. Child care is available upon advanced request. This class is open to everyone regardless of church affiliation. Questions? Contact Pastor Dennis Ball at dball@capecoralfirst.org

Alpha started Jan. 23. It is a 12-week course to learn about the basics of Christianity. We will explore the meaning of life, faith and God in a relaxed setting. The class time will be from 6-8 p.m. Childcare will be available upon request. More information to come!

Foundations Early Learning Center provides childcare; preschool and afterschool care for children from infants to 4 years old in a new facility as part of the growing family and youth programs at Cape Coral First United Methodist Church. The preschool's website is www.foundations-elc.org. For information, contact mrichardson@capecoralfirst.org or call 239-542-4051.

The Intersection Youth Ministry of Cape Coral First UMC meets from 5-7 p.m. All Middle and High School students gather in The Intersection Youth Center. All students, 6th -12th grade are welcome!

First Congregational Church will hold it's 2nd annual Car Show Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be door prizes, trophies, 50/50 and a sloppy joe lunch for sale. This is a fund-raiser for the church and its missions. Everyone is invited for a day of fun. Cars may register at the show, $10 with lunch included.

The church is located at 312 Santa Barbara Blvd. Cape Coral. For information, call 239 574-6184.

Sunday services are at 10 a.m.; Bible Study 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

Lenten services are as follows: Each Tuesday night at 7 is songs, prayers, readings and meditation. Palm Sunday, March 24, worship service at 10 a.m. On Maunday Thursday, March 28, the service is at 7 p.m. On Good Friday, March 29, the church will be open for meditation from noon to 3 p.m.

The Easter services will be at 7 and 10 a.m. Come join us.

Crosspoint Christian Church

The Story - Act 2 begins at Crosspoint Sunday, March 10. This mega journey through the story of the Bible moves into Act 2 as we continue to see how God has been at work in the lives of people since the beginning of time and how He is still working in our lives today.

A safe, enriching, fun program for children birth through elementary is available during all of our worship experiences.

For more information visit crosspointcape.com

Evangelical Presbyterian

Church of Cape Coral

Women of the Word began an exciting new Bible study Tuesday, Jan. 15. The women will be studying the book of Galatians. Two sessions are being offered, 9-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. If you have small children, bring them along, the church will have exciting activities planned for them! (Note: only in the 9-11 a.m. session.) Registration is open! Call 549-5556.

The church offers counseling services to individuals, couples and groups. Colleen Shue is the director of counseling. Call 549-5556, extension 18, to make an appointment. No fees for church members and a sliding scale fee for non-church members.

Sunday morning worship service starts at 10:25 a.m. to noon. Adult and Youth Sunday school classes, ages 2 through 8th grade, are offered starting at 9:15 a.m. During worship service and Sunday school hour, director Stacey Lakes provides a loving place for infants to Pre-K. Sunday evenings at 5:30, dinner is served in the Fellowship Hall followed by a time of praise and worship at 6 p.m. The children's program and youth group meet on Sunday nights as well.

Evangelical Presbyterian Church is located at 701 Mohawk Parkway. For additional information, visit www.epchurch.net or call 549-5556.

First Baptist Church

of Cape Coral

First Baptist Church of Cape Coral is offering the following community outreach meetings each week. All meetings are open to the public and are held on the First Baptist Church Campus at 4117 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral.

Al-Anon Tuesdays at 10:00a.m. Beginners Meeting

Tuesdays at 10:30a.m. Regular Meeting

Al-Anon - Wednesdays at 8:00p.m. Men's Meeting and Women's Meeting

AA Thursdays at 7:00p.m.

Weight Watchers Saturdays at 8:30a.m.

For more information, please call the church office at 239-542-3703.

New Hope Presbyterian

New Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce its new senior pastor, Eddie Spencer.

Pastor Spencer is coming from Gastonia, N.C., after serving First ARP Church for 13 years. He previously was senior pastor at Shepherd Road ARP Church in Lakeland, Fla., for 10 years.

His first Sunday at New Hope will be on April 21. Come join us for worship and meet Pastor Spencer and his wife, Roxanne.

New Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church, located on historic McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, is a young church with deep roots. Traditional Services are held at 8 and 9:30 a.m., followed by a Contemporary Service at 11 a.m. Nursery and childcare are provided.

For more information, please visit newhopefortmyers.org.

Trinity Reformed Church

Trinity Reformed Church of Cape Coral will hold the following services:

9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for children and adults.

10:30 a.m. - Sunday morning worship service - sermon: "The Physical Resurrection Of the Son of Man" (Luke 24:36-53)

Message by Dr. Neal Hegeman, academic dean of Miami International Seminary (MINTS). After a fellowship luncheon, he will be giving a presentation of his work with MINTS.

The church's "Missionary of the Month" is the Dr. Neal Hegeman. He is academic dean of Miami International Seminary (MINTS). He supervises distance education for pastors around the world. He himself travels extensively throughout Latin America teaching classes to pastors of churches who lack a desirable level of education. Regular seminary-level courses are offered in all areas, and degrees are awarded as the students advance to higher levels of learning. The pastors then teach others courses so that the program is growing exponentially.

Trinity Reformed Church is a member of the United Reformed Churches of North America, a federation of churches located throughout the United States and Canada. We are part of the wider Reformed and Presbyterian family of churches.